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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.59, 3,055.98 and 1,219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.59, 3,055.98 and 1,219.86 is: 1,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.59 : 3,055.98 = 1,219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.59/3,055.98 = 1,219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.59x = 3,055.98 × 1,219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.59x = 3,727,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,865.48/2,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.32

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